Advantages And Disadvantages Of Automobile Pollution

Automobile Pollution Walking outside to take a big breath of fresh air can and not aware that the air you breathed in is not too fresh. As we discover new technology, we as humans discover what the disadvantages once when it’s already a very harmful problem. Within the last century we have been in the automotive era. Years of driving vehicles we did not know the true harmful effects it to our planet, and even us humans. Begging in 1908, the first mass produced vehicle was released the Ford Model T. Vehicles became popular during the 1920’s with Ford 's Model T selling over one million vehicle. As years passed by more and more people began driving vehicles. Little did we know, the combustion of fuel and air released dangerous chemicals

When vehicles are used more, components in vehicles become worn. Components including sensors, injectors, exhaust systems, tires and even an improperly working vehicle will cause the vehicle to produce more smoke. Lack of tire pressure is a mistake and lack of knowledge from many drivers. By having tires inflated to proper specification will decrease fuel consumption by three percent. Some drivers will have a check engine light and ignore the light till it becomes a big problem. Check engine lights can be the cause of a faulty oxygen sensor, it can cause a vehicle to run rich on fuel causing black and more smoke then originally designed. Faulty fuel injectors can cause increase in fuel consumption, failed emissions, and misfires. Having a faulty exhaust system is a huge contributor to bad emissions, if a leak is present before the catalytic converter, this will cause high amounts of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Even simple bad habits such as leaving a vehicle running when not in use, having air conditioning on when it is not necessary will cause more air pollution. Excess load can also play a part of air pollution, “An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by about 1%”. (Ricardo). Avoid unnecessary luggage or attachments such as trailers, any type of cargo, or having any type heavy

Currently the leading source of reducing emissions is a turbocharger. Turbochargers purpose is to improve fuel economy, less carbon dioxide, and decrease the size of the engine due to the increase of power it provides. The mechanism used by a turbocharger is to recycle wasted energy from exhaust gases, back into the engine transforming the energy into power. With the more precise injection of fuel, diesel vehicles are making a comeback. Diesel vehicles are now able to consume one and a half times less fuel than petroleum, also produces twenty times less carbon dioxide than petroleum. Biodiesel, similar to diesel, is great fuel for farmers. The main source of fuel for biodiesels is grown on farmland, which can allow a farmer to have free gasoline and reduce air pollution. Biodiesel can also be used with vegetable oils, animal fats, sugar and starch from crops etc. The future of vehicles and biggest solution to car pollution will be electronic vehicles. First started out with hybrid vehicles, a mixture of gasoline and electric vehicles, can now be fully electronic. Hybrid vehicles are now available within all major motor vehicles and can produce over fifty miles per gallon. Hybrid vehicles are still eligible to have the performance of a gasoline engine and the fuel efficient and no emission source of transportation. Fully electric vehicles are in a big up rise, with new technological advancements